Airmen give back to giving community

A volunteer creates boxes out of pre-cut supplies. As soon as a box is complete another volunteer takes it to a staging area. Dozens like it, stacked to the ceiling of the garage like miniature, cardboard skyscrapers, await their turn to be filled with various food supplies, moved further into the

Base teacher recognized by Department of Education

A Carl Ben Eielson Elementary School teacher was recognized today for a Department of Education-level award during a surprise addition to a Monday morning assembly. Marcia Wahlstrand, who teaches third grade, is the North Dakota recipient of the American Stars of Teaching award. According to Grant

Wii Fit® room grand opening for Grand Forks!

Grand Forks AFB has brought a popular fitness craze to its Airmen with the grand opening of a Wii Fit® room at the base fitness center during a ceremony held at the center filled with wing and community leaders, Airmen and families Sep. 30. The Wii Fit® is part of gaming system introduced by

Volunteer groups invited to raise funds while helping Airman wrap up the perfect present

Community groups can raise funds for their worthy causes while spreading some holiday cheer as the Base Exchange is actively soliciting partners for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's annual community gift wrap program. "Our research confirms what we've long suspected; exchange shoppers are

Fire Prevention Week kicks off Oct. 5 to 11

A pot holder too close to a lit burner or a space heater left on overnight could be all it takes to start a home fire. In fact, cooking and heating are among the leading causes of home fires in the United States, according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association. That's why the Grand

Air Force OSI leads local law enforcement coalition in counter-drug operation

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) led a coalition of agents and law enforcement agencies in a counter-narcotics operation on Grand Forks AFB, Friday. The operation was the culmination of a month-long investigation involving AFOSI, the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal

History’s lessons: today’s success, tomorrow’s opportunities

In our Air Force's 61-year history, Airmen repeatedly have been called upon to defend the cause of freedom in the air and on unfamiliar terrain around the world. Whatever the conflict, natural disaster or crisis, Airmen have answered the call and performed their missions with incredible courage and

AF Financial Services Center – Working Through the Challenges

Last fall, Financial Management (FM) implemented its largest change in its 60-plus year history with the establishment of Air Force Financial Services Center (AFFSC) at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. Back shop military pay and travel processes for your installation migrated to the AFFSC with the goal

Airman and Family Readiness Center has resources to help

When Trish Kuettel and her husband, Tech. Sgt. Michael Kuettel, arrived at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., last summer, her "to do" list was long and daunting. One thing the mother of two didn't have to worry about was where to look for career and employment assistance. "Since I was unfamiliar

Lieutenant wins Wii with wonderful idea!